How many chill hours does 76597 get?

76597 averages 714 chill hours per winter, ranging from 377 to 1061 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 76597?

76597 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

76597 averages 714 chill hours per winter (377–1,061 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

76597 climate
Average chill hours	714 (377–1,061 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically February 4 – March 7
First fall frost	typically November 13 – December 22

Computed from 10 winters of ERA5 hourly temperature (Open-Meteo, 2015–2025); zones from USDA PHZM 2023. Data updated July 3, 2026. See methodology.

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How many chill hours does 76597 get?: 76597 averages 714 chill hours per winter, ranging from 377 to 1061 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 76597?: 76597 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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[1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
[2] USDA / PRISM (Oregon State University). 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — accessed July 2026